The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI quattro tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT (14 - 17)
€ 69,700

€ 122,600

€ 69,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 122,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI is 4.4 cm shorter, 2.6 cm narrower and 3.1 cm taller than the Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG.
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
1463
1855
2030
1432
1881
2075
1855 mm
Width
1881 mm
2030 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2075 mm
1463 mm
Height
1432 mm
2843
4927
2874
4971
4927 mm
Length
4971 mm
2843 mm
Wheelbase
2874 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
1905 kg
Kerb Weight
2025 kg
2460 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2560 kg

Weight Difference:
120 kg
5.93 %

General
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
C6 (4F)
Generation
X218
Estate Car
Car Body Style
Estate Car
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
V8 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 157
BVJ
Engine Code
M 157.981

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4163 CC
Engine Capacity
5461 CC
345 bhp
at 6800 rpm
Power
549 bhp
at 5250 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
345 bhp
549 bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
440 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
720 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
440 NM
720 NM
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Performance
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
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5.52 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
3.69 kg/bhp
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
5.52 kg/bhp
3.69 kg/bhp
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
28 mpg
27 mpg
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
19 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
motorway
34 mpg
80 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
66 L
487 mi
Range
387 mi
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
487 mi
387 mi
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
193.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
200.8 kWh
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
193.3 kWh
200.8 kWh
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
244 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
247 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A6 Avant 4.2 FSI
Mercedes CLS Shooting Brake 63 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
555 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
565 L
Boot Capacity
550 L











1660 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1550 L